Regional Support Officer

REGIONAL SUPPORT OFFICER Based in the NEU Northern office (Gateshead, NE9 5BF)Part-time (3 days per week), Fixed term contract for 1 yearCommencing salary £47,701 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)The National Education Union is a force for change in the world of education, bringing together more than 450,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff and leaders working in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK. Regional Support Officers have a key role in supporting members, activists and lay officers across the region. They do this by providing a wide range of support in delivering the region''s strategic objectives to members and lay officers, in particular undertaking individual casework, advice on employment law and conditions of service, pay and bargaining, and recruitment and organising. The successful candidates will therefore need to be able to demonstrate good knowledge of employment law, practices, policies and procedures as well as a good understanding of trade union organising.We are looking for applicants who can work as part of a team with good organisational and communication skills, who are able to prioritise work under pressure, use initiative and have sound analytical and problem-solving skills. The role of Regional Support Officer is an office-based role, however other work and training may be required to be undertaken at different locations in the region and our London Headquarters. Prospective applicants are also advised that your normal ..... full job details .....